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SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS
PHYSTCS 5059/01
(PAPER 1 Multiple Ghoice)
TIME: 1 HOUR
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Exam lndex Number in the box provided at the top of this page and any separate
answers paper provided.
Write in soft pencil.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four
possible answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate
Answer Sheet.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
This question paper consists of 21 printed pages

Anglo-Ch inese School (Barker Road)
1 A vernier caliper is used to measure the dianreter of a ball-bearing.

Diagram 1 shows the reading when the vernier caliper is closed.
Diagram 2 shows the reading when the ball-bearing is placed between the jaws.
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Diagram 2
What is the diameter of the ball bearing?
A 2.48 cm
B 2.66 cm
C 2.68 cm
D 2.88 cm
2 Which has two vector quantities?
A acceleration and weight

B density and kinetic energy
C force and power
D pressure and volume
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3 rhe sraph shows varies with time for three cars x, Y and Z.
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car Y
car X
car
time
Which row describes cars X, Y and Z conectly?
car X car Y car Z

A decreasing speed constant speed moving in the same direction as car X
B decreasing speed not moving moving in the opposite direction to car X
c increasing speed constant speed moving in the opposite direction to car X
D increasinq speed not moving moving in the same direction as car X
4 An athlete participates in a 200 m race. ln the first 10 seconds, he increases his speed
from restwith a uniform acceleration of 1.0 m/s2. Thereafter, he maintains his speed
and completes the remaining distance.
What is the time he took for the entire race?
A 15s
B 25s
C 30s
D 35s
5 An object released from the top of building falls through the air with terminal velocity
How many statement(s) is/are correct as the book continues to fall?
. The air resistance acting on the book will increase.

. The book will undergo uniform acceleration.
e The book will increase in velocity.
. The forces acting on the book are balanced.
A 1
B 2
c ?
D 4
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Anglo-Chinese Schoo/ (Barker Road)
6 A ball rebounds after being dropped from a height.
Assuming that no energy is lost during its impact with the ground and air resistance is
negligible, which graph best describes the motion of the ball from the time it rebounds?
A B
v/m/s v/m/s
t/s tls
D
v/m/s vlm/s
tis t/s
7 Which statement is correct?
A 1 kg of iron is heavier than 1 kg of air.

B Mass and weight for matter can both be zero.
C Gravitational field is a region in which a mass experiences a force due to
gravitational attraction or repulsion.
D Gravitational field strength is the gravitational force acting per unit mass.
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I An alloy is made from two metals A and B.
The mass of metals A and B are 14 g and 23.5 g respectively.

The volume of metal A is 1.1 cm3 and the alloy has a density of 15 g/cm3
What is the volume of metal B?
A 0.8 cm3
B 1.4 cm3
C 2.2 cm3
D 2.5 cm3
I The diagram shows two stretched springs X and Y being attached to one end of a metre
rule. A weight W is hung from the other end.
fixed to ceiling
metre rule x
tixed to floor
The weight W is now moved gradually towards the pivot.
How does the extension of each spring change?
X
A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
c increases decreases
D increases increases
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10 Four persons climbed up four different staircases. Their weights, vertical heights of the
staircases and times are recorded in the table.
Which person develops the least power?
weiqht / N height / m time I s

A 590 13 7
B 720 I 6
c 850 11 B
D 944 o 5
11 The diagram shows a light source illuminating smoke particles in air. When observed
with a microscope, moving points of light are seen.
microscope
light smoke cell view through

source microscope
What are these moving points of light?
A Reflected light from smoke particles that move due to convection.

B Reflected light from smoke and air particles that move randomly.
Reflected light from air molecules, colliding with smoke particles.
D Reflected light from smoke particles, colliding with air molecules.
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Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
12 The diagram shows a cylindrical copper bar with one end, P, in contact with a continuous
supply of steam. The sides and the other end of the bar are well-insulated as shown in
the diagram.
insulatian
steam copper bar

F
How does the temperature of the bar vary with the distance from point P after several
hours?
A temperature of bar B temperature of bar
distance
from P from P
C temperature of bar D temperature of bar
distance distance
from P from P
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13 The resistance of a wire is 1.00 O at ice point and 1 .40 O at steam point.
What is the resistance of the wire at 2AA "C?
A 1.80 r)
B 1"96cl
c 2.00 n
D 2.BO Q
14 The graph shows how the tenrperature of a sample of molten wax changes as it cools,
tErrperature
o R
s
tinre
Which statement is correct?
A From P to Q, the molecules lose internalenergy and molecules move more slowly.
B From Q to R, latent heat is given out to the surroundings and intermolecular forces
of attraction decrease.
C From Q to R, the molecules come closer together and internal energy increases.
D From R to S, latent heat is given out to the surroundings and intermolecular forces of
attraction increases.
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Anglo-Ch inese Schoo/ (Barker Road)
15 Which of the following correctly shows the changes to the potential energy and the
kinetic energy of the molecules of a liquid as it boils?
potential enerqv kinetic energV

A decreases increases
B increases stays the same
C stays the same decreases
D stays the same increases
16 The diagram shows a drink in a bottle placed in a bowl of water on a hot day
cloth
water
in bottle
The drink is kept cool by placing a wet cloth over it.
Which statement correctly explains why the drink is kept cool?
A Hot air cannot escape from the bottle.

B The cloth conducts heat from the bottle into the water.
C The drink cannot evaporate from the bottle,
D Water evaporating from the cloth cools the drink.
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17 The diagram shows circular wavefronts moving from X to Z.
(diagram not drawn to scale)
The distance between Y and Z is 1.2 m and the frequency of the dipper at X is set at
15 Hz.
What is the speed of the wave?
A 4.5 m/s
B 6.0 m/s
C 12.5 m/s
D 18.0 m/s
18 The diagram shows a water wave moving in the direction shown.
At which point is the water moving upwards with maximum speed?
D
A
wave direction
B ----->
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19 A student makes five statements.
. All electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum.

. All waves obey the laws of reflection but some waves do not obey the laws of
refraction,
. Sound is a longitudinalwave which travels in a direction parallel to the
direction of vibrations.
. The distance between 3 consecutive crests of a transverse wave is equal to 3
wavelengths.
o Transverse waves transfer energy by transferring matter but longitudinal
waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
How many statements is/are not correct?
A 1
B 2
c ?
D 4
2A The diagram shows a ray of light reflecting off a mirror.
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80"
mirror
What is the angle the light ray turns through?
A 40'
B 50'
c 80'
D 1 30'
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21 The diagram shows a ray of light passing through three transparent media, A, B and
(diagram not to scale)
A Medium B has a lower refractive index than medium C.

B lvledium B has the smallest refractive index.
C Light travels slower in medium A than in medium C.
D Light travels the fastest in medium A,
22 The diagram shows a thin converging lens placed in between a candle and a screen
Scr+sn
lins
candle
Various focussed images of the candle are produced on the screen by moving the lens
and the screen backwards and fonivards.
A The image is bigger than the object.

B The image is closer to the lens than the object is.
C The image is formed at the focal point of the lens.
D The image is inverted.
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23 Which of the following is arranged in order of decreasing wavelength?
A microwaves, X-rays, visible light

B radio waves, ultraviolet rays, infra-red radiation
C radio waves, visible light, gamma rays
D ultraviolet rays, visible light, infra-red radiation
24 Which electromagnetic wave can cause structural damage to living cells and tissue?
A infra-red radiation
B microwaves
C radiowaves
D ultra-violetradiation
25 The diagram shows waveforms produced by a flute (Y) and turning fork (Z) played by two
students.
pressure variation
z
time
How does the loudness and pitch of the sound from the turning fork Z compare to flute Y?
A The loudness of Y is lower but has the same pitch as compared to Z.

B Both Y and Z have the same pitch and loudness,
C The loudness of Y is higher and the pitch is lower as compared to Z.
D The loudness of Y is the same and the pitch is higher as compared to Z.
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26 A boy strikes a rigid metal fence with a stick. A girl listens with her ear against the fence.
One second after the fence is struck, the girl hears a sound through the air.
girl
F
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stick
How long will it take for the girl to hear a sound through the fence?
A less than 1 second

B 1 second
C more than 1 second
D sound cannot travel through the fence

27 The diagram shows a positively charged metal sphere placed between two uncharged
metal spheres.
The sphere on the right is now earthed.
,+
+
+ +
+ +
Which diagram correctly shows how the charges are distributed on the spheres?
A B
c D
+ +
+
+
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28 The diagram shows the electric field produced by two metal plates which are
connected to an electrical supply.
direction of electric field
rnetal plates
A small negative charge is placed in the gap between the two plates.
What is the direction of the force exerted by the electric field on the negative charge?
A down
B left
C right
Dup
29 The diagram shows how the potential difference varies with current for two wires X and
potential difference
0 current
Both wires have the same length and cross-sectional area.
A A higher current flows through X than Y, if the same p.d is applied across them.
B Both X and Y do not obey Ohm's Law.
C The resistivity of X is greater than Y.
D Y has a greater resistance than X.

30 The diagram shows a thermistor connected in series with a 72 O resistor connected

across a 6 V power supply. When the temperature of the thermistor is 20"C, the
potential difference across it is 2.0 V.
72A
6V
2,0 v
What is the resistance of the thermistor when the temperature is 20'C?
A 360
B 48O
c 108c)
D M4A
31 ln which circuit does the voltmeter reading decrease when light shines on the light
dependent resistor?
A
+V
B+V
OV
OV
c+V D+V
OV
OV
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32 Four electric heaters are connected in parallel to the same power supply source.
The resistances of the four heaters and the amount of time it was used are shown in
the table.
Which heater consumed the most electrical energy?
resistance / O time / s
A 17.6 221
B 1B,B 242
C 19.4 230
D 20.3 253
33 A 1.9 kW vacuum cleaner and a 200 W television is connected in parallel to a 24A V

mains.
Which will be a suitable fuse rating for the mains?
A 7A
B BA
c 9A
D 10A
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34 Which device is correctly wired to a three-pin plug?
A aluminiurr casing
switch
B aluminiunr
switclt
c UM OAS rng
switclr
D alurninium casirlg
switch
35 The diagram shows a strong magnet with four small iron rings attracted to it.
iron ring
rnagnet Z
S Ni
A weak magnet, Z, is brought near to the end of the lowest ring.
What will happen to the chain of iron rings?
A lt will bend away from Z.

B lt will bend towards Z.
C lt will fallto the ground.
D lt will remain still.
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36 A student makes three statements on magnetism.
(i) A freely suspended magnet always points in a North-South direction.

(ii) A compass is a temporary magnet.
(iii) Electrical method of magnetisation will always produce permanent magnets
Which statement(s) islare correct?
A (i) only
B (i) and (iii) only
C (ii) only
D (i), (ii) and (iii)
37 The diagram shows a beam of electrons moving in the direction shown.
What will happen to the beam of electrons as they enter into a magnetic field that goes
into the plane of the paper?
A continue moving in the same direction and accelerates

B continue moving in the same direction and decelerates
C deflect downwards
D deflect upwards
38 The diagram shows part of a d.c. motor.
to coil
What is the function of X?
A to controlthe speed of rotation

B to provide a magnetic field
C to reverse the direction of current in the coil every half a revolution
D all of the above
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39 Which diagram shows the correct magnetic field around hrvo parallel wires carrying a
current?
A E
c o
40 The diagrams below show the set-up for which a short bar magnet is dropped through a
coil of wire.
magnet
enters
x il x
Y
magnet
leaves
Which of the following correctly indicates the direction of the induced current between X
and Y?
as magnet enters the coil as magnet leaves the coil

A XtoY XtoY
B XtoY YtoX
c YtoX XtoY
D YtoX YtoX
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SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS
PHYSICS 5059
(PAPER 2 Theory)
TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Exam lndex Number in the box provided at the top of this page and any separate
answer paper provided.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Section A
Answer all questions.
Section B
Answer all questions.
Question 1 t has a choice of parts to answer
Candidates are reminded that allqualitative answers should include appropriate units.
Candidates are advised to show all their working in a clear and orderly manner, as more marks
are awarded for sound use of Physics than for correct answers.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
For Examiner's Use

PAPER 1 t40
PAPER 2
Section A /50
Section B /30
Total /80
Ihr.s guestrbn paper consr'sts of 23 printed pages

Section A
Answer all the questions in this section.
1 Fig. 1.1 shows an acrobat walking a tight rope.
tower B horizontal towerA

300
Tr Tz
tight r+pe
Fig. 1.1
The acrobat is at rest at the position shown in Fig. 1.1.

The tensions Tr and Tz in the rope are 600 N and 540 N respectively.
(a) (i) ln the space below, draw a labelled diagram to show the resultant of the two tensions.
Determine the size of the resultant force and the direction between the resultant force
and the horizontal.
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(ii) Determine the weight of the acrobat.
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(b) A second acrobat of mass 65 kg stationed at tower B jumps vertically upwards with a force
of 2000 N.
The gravitationalfield strength is 10 N/kg.
(i) Calculate the initial acceleration of the second acrobat.
acceleration = {2t
(ii) On Fig. 1.2, sketch a velocity-time graph of the second acrobat from the instant she
jumped upwards to the instant she lands back on tower B.
Neglect air resistance in your sketch.

velocity
time
Fig 1.2
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2 Fig. 2.1 shows a uniform oval disc freely pivoted at P. The bottom of the disc is pulled to the right
by the tension in the thread ST.
a
P
s T
Fig.2.1
(a) On Fig. 2.1, draw an arrow to represent
(i) the weight of the disc, marking out the position of the centre of gravity of the disc with
a cross, X, t1I
(ii) the force exerted by the thread on the disc and label it as Fr, t1l
(iii) the force exerted by the pivot on the disc and label it as Fz. t1l
(b) Describe and explain what happens to the disc when the string ST is cut.
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3 Fig. 3.1 shows a simplified structure of a tidal generator used to generate electricity
Fig.3.1
(a) (i) State the Principle of Conservation of Energy
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(ii) The total kinetic energy provided by tidal currents acting in a second is 111 240 J.
The efficiency of the tidal generator is 77o/o.
Calculate the energy output of the tidal generator in 10 min.
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(iii) Give a reason why the efficiency of the tidal generator is not 100%.
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(b) Both wind turbines and tidal turbines are potentially eco-friendly and inexpensive sources
of renewable energy.
State one advantage of tidal turbines as compared to wind turbines.
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4 Fig. 4.1 shows a solar heating system
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(a) Explain how the sun causes the water in the tank to heat up.
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(b) Explain the purpose of the styrofoam.
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(c) Suggest one modification that can heat up the water at a greater rate and explain why
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5. Fig. 5.1 shows a setup using ultrasound to detect flaws in welding. A pulse sent by the transmitter
reflects from the other end of the metal into the receiver. Fig. 5.2 shows one normal C.R.O. signal
display and two abnormal displays. The speed of ultrasound through the piece of metil is
3200 m/s.
c.R.o. transmitter and receiver
metal
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(a) For the normal display, the time interval between the transmitted and received pulse is
30 x 10'6 s.
Calculate the thickness of the piece of metal.
thickness = I1l
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(b) Suggest a possible reason for the abnormalities in
display 1,
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display 2.
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(c) Explain why a received pulse will have a lower amplitude than the transmitted pulse.
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(d) Electromagnetic waves can also be used to detect flaws in welding.
(i) State one electromagnetic wave that is used.
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(ii) Explain how the use of electromagnetic waves is different from ultrasound waves in
detecting flaws.
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6 Fig. 6.1 shows the print head for an inkjet printer. The inkjet from the ink gun is charged before
it is ejected downwards.
ink gun
deflecting charging electrode
ink jet
+
paper
gutter +"
icollects ink
Fig.6.1
(a) State the type of charge on the inkjet and explain your answer.
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(b) Explain why the ink pafiicles form an even layer of coating on the paper
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(c) Predict if an even layer of coating on the paper is more likely to be achieved by a printer in
an air-conditioned room compared to a non air-conditioned room.
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(d) The deflecting plates are maintained at a potential difference of 20 V. A charge of 1.5 prC
is passed between the plates every second,
(i) State what is meant by potential difference.
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(ii) State the electric current passing through the plates.
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(iii) Calculate the energy consumed by the plates in one minute.
energy = 12)
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7 A magnetic relay uses a small circuit to control a larger circuit. Fig.7.1 shows a simple magnetic
relay, together with three contacts X, Y and Z, used to control the operation of two lamps [r and
Lz.
Le
Lr
Z
X
Y
pivot
rnagiletic relay
t
soft
switch
Fig 7.1
The switch is closed.
(a) On Fig. 7.1, draw the magnetic field around the magnetic relay t2l
(b) Describe the changes that occur in Lr and Lz.
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8 Fig. 8.1 shows an a.c. generator.
coil
N e
output
Fig 8.1
(a) The coil starts to rotate from the position shown in Fig. 8.1
(i) Explain why the e.m.f. induced is a maximum at this instant.
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(ii) The coil rotates 180" every 10 s and the maximum e.m.f. induced is 110 V.
On Fig. 8.2, sketch the voltage against time graph for the first 20 s, indicating your
values clearly.
voltage / V
time / s
Fig 8.2
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(b) State one way to increase the magnitude of the induced e.m.f.
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(c) State component X and its function.
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Section B
Answer allthe questions in this section.
Answer only one of the two alternative questions in Question 11
9 lnduction cookers work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Fig 9.1 shows an induction
cooker which consists of a copper coil connected to an alternating current (a.c.) supply and a
ceramic plate. When a pot made of soft magnetic material is placed on top of the cooker and the
a.c. supply is turned on, electromagnetic induction leads to the pot being heated. The ceramic
plate remains relatively cool.
Soft iron pot
Ceramic nlatp B
\
AC supply
Ccpper coil
Fig.9.1
(a) Explain how an alternating current causes a heating effect in the pot but not in the ceramic
plate,
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(b) The manufacturer is exploring alternative materials for the pot. Fig. 9.2 shows how the
resistivities of two alloys A and B change with temperature.
temperature / "C resistivity of A (Om) resistivity of B (C)m)

20 1.5 x 10'7 7.0 x 10-7
70 2.3 x 10-7 8.1 x 10'7
124 3.1 x 10-i 9.2 x 10-7
174 3.9 x 10-7 10.3 x 10-7
220 5.3 x 10-7 13.4 x 10r
274 8.7 x 10-7 18.7 x 10'7
32A 12.7 x 10-7 26.8 x 10-7
370 18.9 x 10-7 37.6 x 10-7
424 26.2 x 1O'7 58.4 x 10-7
474 35.4 x 1O'7 80.7 x 10-7
Fig.9.2
(i) Using data from Fig 9-2, describe the relationship between temperature and
resistivity of A
1. At low temperature,
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2. At high temperature,
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(ii) Fig 9.3 shows the chemical composition of alloys A and B.
Alloy A B
carbon (%) 2 3
iron (%) oo
9U 7B
chromium (%) 10 19
Fig.9.3
The data in Fig. 9.2 and Fig. 9.3 provides some evidence of a relationship between
chromium content and resistivity. State this possible relationship.
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(c) The induction cooker has a power rating of 1800 W and contains 0.2 kg of water at a
ternperature of 23 'C. The pot was left on the induction cooker until all the water boiled
off,
The specific heat capacity of water = 420A J/(kg 'C)

The specific latent heat of vaporization of water = 2 26A 000 J/kg
Calculate the minimum time the pot was left on the induction cooker
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(d) Fig. 9.4 shows a gas stove used to heat up a pot.
Fig.9.4
Suggest why an induction cooker is more efficient than the gas stove using the same pot
with the same energy input.
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10 Fig. 10.1 shows an air pump, which is 1.0 m in length, connected to a manometer. lt initially
contains 2000 cm3 of air at atmospheric pressure of 1 .03 x 105 Pa. The volume of air in the narrow
tube is negligible. The right side of the manometer is exposed to atmospheric pressure.
piston i t.om i
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!r
narrow tube
2000 cm3of air
,t
1H0.8m
! 1
,r
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tt
water
manometer
Fig. 10.1
The piston is partially pushed to the right and held steady at a distance of 0.8 m as indicated in
Fig, 10.1. The temperature of the air inside the air pump remains constant.
(a) Describe the difference in the motion of the air molecules in the air pump and the water
molecules in the manometer.
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(b) The cross-sectional area of the piston is 2 x 10-3 m2.
Calculate the force of air acting on the piston before it was pushed
force = .t2)
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(c) Using ideas about molecules, explain why the pressure of the air inside the air pump
increases when the piston is pushed.
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(d) After the piston was pushed, the pressure in the air pump increases to 1 .29 x 105 Pa.
The density of water is 1000 kg/m3 and gravitational field strength is 10 N/kg,
Calculate the height difference between the water columns in the manometer.
height difference = .121
(e) Explain why there is no change to the height difference between the water columns in the
manometer in (d) if the diameter of the manometer tubing is increased.
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11 EITHER
(a) Fig. 11.1 shows an electric motorwhere a coil PQRS is connected to a battery and is
placed between two solenoids AB and CD which are connected to a separate d.c. power
supply.
axis of coil
A B o R
P a
X tl
+
Fig 11.1
(i) On Fig. 11.1,F represents the force experienced by sides PQ and RS of the coil
when both switches X and Y are closed.
Explain why a force is experienced by sides PQ and RS of the coil.
.t1 I
(ii) The force experienced on each side of the coil is 8 N. The lengths of PQ and QR
are 0.8 m and 0,5 m respectively.
Calculate the moment produced by the motor and state its direction of rotation.
moment =.. .l2l

direction of rotation : .
I11
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(iii) Describe and explain the effect on the movement of coil PQRS when the d.c. power
supply connected to solenoids AB and CD is replaced by an a.c. power supply.
121
(b) Fig. 1 1.2 shows a cathode.ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) being used to measure the period and
voltage of an a.c. supply.
ON
ffi
trace of a.c. OFF
supply s
focus
trace with s
a.c. supply
switched off
Y-input Timebase
firJ
ffis3 *$
s
Fig 11.2
(i) The Y gain is 5 V / division and the timebase is 2 ms / division.
Using Fig. 1 1.2, determine the peak voltage and period of the a.c. supply
peak voltage = . t1l
Period = l1l
(ii) Calculate the frequency of the a.c. supply
frequency l2l
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Anglo-Chinese School (Bafuer Road)
11 0R
(a) Figure 1'1.3 shows a lamp and two resistors connected to a battery of e.m.f. 6.0 V
fi"CI v
2000 C]
90Q
3000 Q
Fig. 11.3
(i) Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.
resistance = ..t21
(ii) Calculate the ammeter reading Az.
ammeter reading = t1l
(iii) Calculate the potential difference across XY
potential difference = t1l
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(iv) A 100 O resistor was connected in parallel across the 90 O resistor. The ammeter
reading Ar increased. Explain why.
t1I
(b) Ana.c.sourceisusedtolightupanotherlampasshowninFig. ll.4.Atransformerwith

500 turns in the primary coil is attached to a24A V, 50 Hz a.c supply. The secondary coil
is connected to a 20 V, 50 W lamp that is operating under nonnal working condition.
240 V 20v
50 Hz SCIW
mains supply
Fis. 11.4
(i) Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil.
number of turns = 121
(ii) Calculate the current flowing through the primary coil.
current = t1l
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(iii) A thicker wire is used at the secondary coil instead of the primary coil.
Suggest a reason.
t1l
{iv) The core linking the two transformers is made of thin laminated sheets.
Explain how this improves the efficiency of the transformer.
t1l
End of Paper
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2017 Preliminarv Exam - Sec 4 Express
Phvsics (SPAI 5059 Suqqested Answers & Feedback
Paper 1 (40 marks)
Qn Ans Qn Ans Qn Ans Qn Ans

1 B 11 D 21 C 31 C
2 A 12 D 22 D 32 B
3 B 13 A 23 C 33 C
4 B 14 A 24 D 34 D
5 A 15 B ?5 A 35 B
6 c 16 D zo A 36 A
7 D 17 B 27 A 3t C
8 B 18 B 28 c 38 C
I c 19 C 29 C 39 c
10 B 20 C 30 A 40 C
Paper 2
Section A (50 marks)
SUGGESTED ANSWERS FEEDBACK
1ai
Scale 1 cm rep 100 N or 1 cm rep 200 N
1 mark for correct scale, shape and arrows B1
1 mark for magnitude of resultant force B1

resultant force = 450 N (accept 430 to 470 N)
1 mark for direction B1

direction:
60' with Tr (accept 59' to 61')
OR 74" with Tz (accept 73" 1o75")
laii weight = 405 N (accept 430 to 470 N) B1
1bi F=ma
2000-fitg=ma
2000-65x10=65a M1
a= 2O.8 mls2 A1
l bii
velocity B1
time
2ai
Correct position of X and arrow vertically down passing B1

through X
2ali
2atii r
a2 B,I
S
Fr B1
2b The weight of the disc will produce a moment (about the B1

pivot) and disc will rotate clockwise OR disc will come to B1
rest with centre of gravity directly below pivot.
Pre\iminary Examination 201 7 2 Secondary 4 Express Physlcs (SPA) 5059

0\ t&.r,
3ai Energy cannot be created nor destroyed but can be B1

conveded from one form to another (total amount of
energy in a closed system remains constant)
3aii Efficiency = (Useful energy output / energy input) x 100%

77 = (Electrical energy outp ut / KE energy input) x 100
77 = (Electrical energy outp ut/ (11 1 24A x 10 x 60)) x 100 M1
Electrical energy output = 5 1 392 880 J A1
3aiii Energy is used to overcome frictional forces / resistive B1

forces.
*Do not accept heat
loss / converted to other forms of
energy
3b -There are constant tidal currents compared to B1

speeds which fluctuate
-Tidal turbines take up less space on land to construct
compared to wind turbines
"Any one
4a Pipes are heated up through radiation from sun lBl

The pipes conduct heat to the water flowing in pipe. B1
Water expands, becomes less dense and rises, flowing to B1
the top of the water tank.
Coolwater at the tank (is denser) and sinks, flowing down B1
the pipe to get heated, repeating the process/forming a
convection current.
4b Poor conductor / good insulator of heat to reduce heat loss B1

to surroundings
4c lncrease bends of pipes i use longer pipe to B1

increase surface area I allow more time for water to heat B1
up
5a speed = total distance / total time

3200 = (2 x thickness) / (30 x 10'6)
Thickness = 0.048 m B,I
5b display 1: metal is too tn B1
display 2: two cracks/cavities in metal B1
5c -Energy is absorbed by the metal / energy is lost to B1

surroundings
Or any appropriate answer that shows waves reflect in
different directions and not all return to receiver
5di X rays or gamma rays B1
5dii Ultrasound waves use the time taken for reflection as B1

compared to electromagnetic waves that penetrates
through the metal and measures the difference in radiation
passing through.
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School
6a Positive. Like positive charge on inkjet is repelled by B1
positive charge on deflecting plate OR gets attracted to
negative charge on deflecting plate.
6b lnkjet charges are alike and repel each other as like B1

charges repel, thus spreading out with an even Iayer of
coating.
*Accept repel and not deflected
6c Yes it will be more likely to achieve an even layer of B1

coating in an air-conditioned room.
There will be less water molecule charges in the air to B1
discharge/neutralise the inkjet charges.
6di Potential difference is the work done to drive a unit charge B1

across a component.
6dii l=Q/t
=1.5x10'6 l1
= 1.5x10€A B1
6diii E=VQ
=20x1.5x10-6x60 h41
= 0.018 J A1
*allow ecf from 6dii
B1
I
-1 B1
\ : 1 , .. l : : :.,
->-
1i
77 'l
[1] - magnetic field arrows

[1J - magnetic field shape/curvature
7b Magnetic relay is magnetised and attracts the soft iron B1

armature.
This breaks contact X with the battery and L1 switches off. B1
Contact Y now touches contact Z and L2lights up.
B1
8ai The magnetic field lines are being cut at the greatest rate I B1
rate of change of magnetic flux is maximum.
From Faraday's law, the magnitude of the induced current B1
/ e,m.f is directly proportional to the rate of change of
magnetic flux and thus the e.m.f induced is maximum.
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8ai veltase / v
B1
110 V B1
time / s
5s 10s 15s 20s
-110V
[1] - shape
[1J - values
Bb lncrease speed of rotation / increase number of turns of B1

coils / use stronger magnet / insert soft iron core (any one)
8c Slip ring B1
To ensure the induced current in circuit / coil is transferred 8,1
to the output.
Section B
9a An alternating current in the circuit creates a changing B1
magnetic field/flux in the soft iron pot.
This induces a current in the soft iron pot which heats up B1
t?.
the pot.
The ceramic plate does not heat up as it is an insulator of B1
electricity (and no current flows through it).
*Do not accept insulator
of heat as question is not
referring to transfer of heat between iron pot and ceramic
plate
9bi 1. Low temperature: resistivity varies linearly with B1

temperature / resistivity increases at a constant
rate with temperature
2. High temperature: resistivity increases at an B1
increasing rate with temperature
9bii As chromium content increases, the resistivity increases B1
*accept resistivity
varies linearly with chromium content
linearly with a positive gradient.
""Do not accept resistivity is directly proportionalto
chromium content.
9c energy required to change water 23"C to

100.c
Q = mcAd
= 0.2 x 4200 x (100 - 23) M1
=64680J
Thermal energy required to change water from 100"C to
steam at 100 "C
o-
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= 0.2 x 2 260 000 M1
= 452 000 J
Total energy needed = 64 680 + 452000 = 516 680 J
E=Pt
516 680 = 1800 x t
t=287s A1
*Accept 288 s ("minimum time)
9d For the same energy input, the gas stove loses more B1
heat to the surroundings compared to the induction
stove.
10a Air molecules move freely and randomly at very high B1

speeds.
Water molecules move freely within liquid in random B1
motion / sliding over one another.
10b P=F/A
1.03 x 105 =F l(2 x 10-3) l\4 1
A1
F=206N
10c When volume decreases, the number of air molecules B1

per unit volume increases.
The frequency of collision of air molecules with the walls B1
increases, which increases the force of collision with the
walls.
*1 mark for every 2 correct sub-points
This increases the force per unit area and the pressure B1
10d pressure difference

= density x gravitationalfield strength x height difference
(1.29- 1.03) x 105 = 1000 x 10 x h M1
h=2.6m A1
10e The height difference depends on the pressure difference B1

between the 2 water columns, (which does not depend
on the cross sectional area of tubing).
11 EITHER
11 ai The magnetic field of the current and magnetic field of B1
the magnet interact to give a resultant magnetic field
producing a force.
1laii lVl=Fxd
=8x0.25x2 tvtl
=4Nm A1
anticlockwise B1
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11aiii The force acting on coils PQ and change 8,1
direction repeatedly.
This will cause the coil to rotate anticlockwise and then B1
clockwise repeatedly.
1'1bi Peak voltage = 5 V/ divx 1.6 div = 8.0 V B1
"accept 1.4 or 1.8 div

(1.4 div x 5V / div = 7.0 V,
1.8 div x 5V / div = 9.0 V)
3 periods = 10 divisions
ldivision=2ms
10 divisions = 20 ms
3 periods = 20 ms
period = 2013 = 6.67 ms B1
"accept 3.2, 3.4 and 3.6 div

(3.2 div x 2ms / div = 6.4 ms
3.4 div x 2 ms / div = 6.8 ms
3.6 div x 2 ms / div = 7.2 ms
11bii f=111
=116.67x10'3 M1
= 150 Hz Ai
"allow ecf from 1 1bi
11 OR
11ai resistance =(2A00+ 1 = 1200 Q t\I1
Total resista nce = 1200 + 90 = 1290 O A1
11aii l=V/R
=611290
= 4.65 x 10-3 A B1
tallow ecf from 1 1ai
11aiii p.d. across xY + p.d. across g0 0=6V

p.d. across XY + 4.65 x'10-3 x 90 = 6
p.d. across XY = 5.58 V B1
OR
R,y= (1/2000 + 1/3000)-1= 1200 e
Vr, = I Rrv
= 4.65 x 10rx 1200
= 5.58 V
OR
Yxr= (1200t1290) x 6
= 5.58 V
1laiv Effective resista nce will decrease, N/ain current in circu B1

will increase I A2will lncrease.
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11bi No. of turns in secondary/no. of turns in primary =
voltage at secondary / voltage at primary
No. of turns in secondary15l0 = 2A1240 tvtl
No. of turns in secondary = 41.7 A1
1lbii power at primary = power at secondary

Vl (Pri) = P(sec)
240 xl = 50
| = 0.208 A B,I
1 l biii Higher current at secondary which will leading to B1

increased heating effect.
Thicker wire is used as it has lower resistance which will
reduce heating'effect
1'lbiv The laminated sheets reduce eddy currents and reduce B,I
heating losses / energy lost as heat / joule heating effect
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